2021 Ford Escape

DEPENDABLE, PRACTICAL, WELL-MAINTAINED, NO-ACCIDENT, NONSMOKER, READY FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! The 2021 Ford Escape continues Ford's tradition of building a compact crossover that just works, day in and day out, without asking much of its owner beyond regular maintenance. It's the kind of vehicle that quietly earns trust over years of commuting, errands, and road trips rather than through flashy first impressions. All-wheel drive adds genuine confidence here, particularly through wet weather and the first snowfall of the season. It engages automatically as conditions demand, giving the driver added grip without ever requiring a second thought behind the wheel. WHY SHOPPERS BUY THIS MODEL Buyers gravitate toward the Escape because it delivers genuinely car-like handling and efficiency in a compact SUV body, a combination that has kept it near the top of its segment for years. It manages to feel nimble and easy to park in tight city spaces while still offering enough cargo flexibility for a Costco run or a weekend getaway. Ford's reputation for building dependable, easy-to-live-with crossovers plays a major role in the Escape's continued popularity as well. Shoppers cross-referencing the Escape against rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 consistently point to its comfortable ride and straightforward ownership experience as reasons to stay loyal to the nameplate. AUTOMOTIVE PRESS AND INDUSTRY RECOGNITION Reviewers have praised the redesigned Escape generation for its composed ride, spacious cabin, and genuinely engaging handling for a vehicle in this class, themes that have held up well across the model's run. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award, 2021 model year NHTSA five-star overall safety rating WARRANTY The odometer shows 80,662 miles, and although the original factory warranty has expired, this Escape's service history includes fourteen documented visits and a consistent record of regular oil changes, signs of attentive care throughout its ownership. Ford's proven EcoBoost powertrain and well-established compact-SUV platform are engineered for continued years of reliable service, and with a driving pattern that reflects a mostly balanced annual mileage rather than unusually heavy use, this Escape remains a sound choice for many more miles ahead. Extended service plans may be available to provide additional peace of mind and help protect your investment moving forward. STANDARD FEATURES Stepping up to the SE trim brings a noticeably more finished look and feel than the base S model, including 17-inch aluminum wheels and additional exterior brightwork that give the Escape a more upscale presence on the road. Ford's Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assist technology comes standard as well, giving SE buyers real peace of mind as part of the trim's everyday value. MECHANICAL FEATURES This Escape is powered by Ford's 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. It's a willing, eager engine around town, with the turbocharger filling in torque early enough that the Escape never feels strained in everyday driving. All-wheel drive adds surefooted traction when the weather turns, and this AWD configuration is EPA-estimated at 26 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, a genuinely efficient showing for a vehicle this size and capability. EXTERIOR FEATURES Finished in Oxford White, this Escape wears Ford's confident, athletic redesign well, with a sculpted hood and sleeker roofline than the model it replaced. The SE trim's 17-inch aluminum wheels and added brightwork give it a clean, contemporary look that has aged gracefully. INTERIOR FEATURES Inside, the cabin favors practicality without feeling stripped down, with supportive cloth seating and clearly laid-out controls that make daily driving easy. A sliding and reclining second-row seat adds welcome flexibility, letting owners prioritize leg